For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
Australian Gambling Research Centre and Australian Institute of Family Studies’ Bets ’n’ Booze Research Summary presents the key findings from the Bets ’n’ Booze study, which explored the intersection between gambling and alcohol use and related harms among youths and young adults 16-35 living in Australia.
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Prosper (Project Australia)’s Webinar: Unmasking the Mindset – A Unique Approach to Gambling Harm Treatment will explore the mindset that motivates gambling, from its origins to methods of reversal, and focus on how everyday mental processes play a role in perpetuating harmful gambling habits.
Thursday, 24 October, 10.30am-12pm, via Zoom
Register
The Family Co’s Coffee and Connect is a supportive social group with playgroup facilities for families of current serving members of the Defence Force in the Sutherland Shire, Bayside and Georges River areas.
Every Tuesday during school terms, 9.30am-11am
The Family Co, 90 Soldiers Rd, Jannali
More information and registration. Contact: 9528 2933 or info@thefamilyco.org.au
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Sutherland Shire Council’s Seniors Healthy Mind Day will feature classes on strengthening for over 60s, and mindfulness and stretching; live music; bbq; and service providers offering social and mindful supports in the community.
Thursday, 31 October, 10am-2pm
Gunnamatta Pavilion, Gunnamatta Park, Nicholson Pde, Cronulla
Register. Contact: 9710 0892
The St George Branch of the Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) hosts free monthly meetings which are an opportunity for retirees aged 50 and over to catch-up, socialise, and hear about matters affecting independence in retirement. The October meeting’s guest speaker is Tony Finneran, Stroke Foundation Volunteer, to talk about ‘stroke safe’. Bookings are not requirerd.
Friday, 18 October, 10am–12pm
Mortdale RSL, Macquarie Place, Mortdale (onsite parking and lift to first floor)
Enquiries: Pat Hinson, 9554 4113 or airstgeorge@yahoo.com.au
Funding for major organisations or local councils to host internships for emerging practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf in the arts, screen and sound industries. Close Monday, 21 October.
Grants of $30,000 for local councils and eligible not-for-profit organisations to build social connections and reduce isolation for older people 65 and over, or 50 and over for Aboriginal people. Closes Monday, 21 October.
Grants from $300,000 to $800,000 for organisations to ensure people with disability have their rights upheld to access quality and safe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS ) supports and services delivered by skilled providers and workers. Close Friday, 18 October.
Funding up to $15 million targeting reducing the demand and costs of temporary accommodation, and proposals for service reform and innovation. Open to accredited Specialist Homelessness Services and registered mainstream or Aboriginal Community Housing Providers. Closes Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Grants up to $3,000 for projects that commemorate and educate NSW communities about the service and sacrifice of current and former military servicemen and servicewomen. Closes Monday, 11 November.